Old Lyme Republicans Endorse Candidates For Municipal Elections

The Old Lyme Republican Town Committee finalized its endorsements for municipal office for the November 2013 elections at a special meeting of the RTC held Tuesday, July 23.

RTC Chairman David Kelsey notes, "We are very pleased with the high quality of candidates for the upcoming election, and we as Republicans are very encouraged by the many candidates from all parties that sought the Republican endorsement for the 2013 campaign. Though we are not always able to offer our endorsement to all candidates seeking one, we sincerely appreciate and honor the willingness of people to serve the Town."  

"We think our endorsed candidates offer the Town an excellent choice for strong leadership and common sense approach to Town administration," Kelsey said. "We are especially happy with our Board of Education candidates. The slate is a great mix of backgrounds, from education to health care to building project management. The endorsed candidates also represent a broad spectrum of family situations which will provide the Board of Education with perspective from different ages as well as families with children."

In a press release, the entire Committee made a special point to thank all town residents serving the town on Boards and Commissions and in volunteer roles for their selfless service to Old Lyme. 

"As a Committee, we welcome the involvement of all residents committed to preserving and improving our Town with the proper balance of careful fiscal management and respect and concern for our citizens," the Republican Town Committee stated.

The Old Lyme RTC 2013 endorsements include:

Zoning Commission

            John Johnson

            Tom Risom (for term expiring Nov 14)

Board of Assessment Appeals

            Timothy Griswold

Zoning Board of Appeals

            Regular Seats

            Cathy Carter

            Arthur Sibley (for term expiring Nov 14)

            Martha Rumskas (for term of Joseph St. Germain expiring Nov 15)

            Alternate Seats

            Harry Plaut

            Laurie O'Brien

Town Clerk

            Eileen Coffee (for term expiring Jan 14) 

Planning Commission

            Donald Willis

            Steven Ross (for term expiring Nov 14)

Board of Finance

            Regular Seats

            Christopher Kerr

            Janet Sturges

            Alternate Seats

            J. David Kelsey

            Robert Jose

Board of Selectmen

            Arthur E. Sibley, Jr.

Board of Education

            Steven Cinami

            Max Greenwood

            Rick Goulding

            Kirk Hoerauf